| Description | Scratch and Peck Feeds Organic Layer Feed 18% +Corn is a special blend of cracked organic grains, organic flax meal, and select vitamins and minerals sourced from North American farms. | Watch your chickens dance and peck in a frenzy for these natural whole-dried mealworms! | An all-in-one, all natural complete feed for starting and growing chicks that provides complete, balanced nutrition from hatch to laying age. | Homestead® Layer is a nutrient dense, carefully balanced diet for laying hens. Homestead Layer contains no antibiotics or animal proteins. |
Hen scratch feed is a supplemental mixture of grains and seeds that provides poultry, including chickens, with energy, variety, and enrichment, supporting their natural foraging behavior and nutritional needs.
| A complete and balanced organic layer feed designed to meet all the nutrient needs of laying hens. |
| Content | Scratch and Peck Feeds Organic Layer Feed 18% +Corn is a special blend of cracked organic grains, organic flax meal, and select vitamins and minerals sourced from North American farms. Similar to Naturally Free Organic Starter and Grower, our Organic Layer Feed 18% + Corn contains an optimum level of protein for Stage Three feeding.
- Beneficial calcium for strong eggshells (20+ weeks).
- Corn produces extra energy for birds in colder climates.
- The extra protein helps birds to recover during molting seasons.
This feed is suitable for ducks, geese, and all waterfowl. | Watch your chickens dance and peck in a frenzy for these natural whole-dried mealworms!
Contains natural dried mealworms that chickens absolutely love to eat. Dried mealworms offer chickens the taste they love without the inconvenience of storing and handling live worms. | An all-in-one, all natural complete feed for starting and growing chicks that provides complete, balanced nutrition from hatch to laying age.
Features and Benefits
- Specifically designed to meet the energy and nutrient needs of chicks intended to become layers
- Optimal levels of Vitamins A, D and E to help grow healthy, strong birds
- Contains LifeGuard®, a proprietary blend of prebiotics, probiotics, essential oils, and enzymes that support digestive, immune and health function
| Homestead® Layer is a nutrient dense, carefully balanced diet for laying hens. Homestead Layer contains no antibiotics or animal proteins.
Homestead Layer feed features Total Replacement Technology, which means the minerals used in your flock’s feed are organic trace minerals. Organic trace minerals are more easily absorbed and utilized in the gut, which means your layers will get more benefit from less.
Using only quality, traceable ingredients Homestead Layer makes sure your flock has the nutrients necessary to support optimal egg production. Our ingredients are quality and traceable, so you can rest assured your flock is getting safe and effective feed for their needs.
- Digestive Support: Added prebiotics, probiotics and enzymes for better digestion and nutrient absorption
- Immune Health: Made with a proprietary blend of vitamins and organic trace minerals for increased immune support
- Eggshell Quality: Added calcium and vitamin D promotes superior eggshell strength
- Select Proteins: Formulated with no animal proteins
| Hen scratch feed, also known as scratch grain, is a mixture of grains and seeds commonly fed to poultry, including chickens. It serves as a supplemental feed option and offers a variety of benefits for poultry:
- Energy and Nutrition: Hen scratch feed provides a source of energy through its mixture of grains, such as corn, wheat, barley, and oats. These grains are rich in carbohydrates, providing poultry with the energy they need for daily activities, growth, and egg production.
- Variety and Enrichment: Scratch grain offers a diverse mix of textures and flavors, providing enrichment and mental stimulation for poultry. The different grains and seeds in the feed encourage pecking, scratching, and foraging behaviors, helping to keep the birds active and engaged.
- Protein and Amino Acids: Scratch feed often contains protein-rich ingredients like sunflower seeds and millet. These ingredients contribute to the protein requirements of poultry, supporting muscle development, feather health, and overall growth.
- Natural Foraging Behavior: Poultry, including chickens, have a natural instinct to scratch and peck at the ground in search of food. Hen scratch feed allows them to engage in this natural foraging behavior, providing them with a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction.
- Supplemental Feed: Hen scratch feed is typically offered as a supplement to a balanced poultry diet. While it provides energy and some essential nutrients, it is important to ensure that poultry also receive a complete and nutritionally balanced feed to meet their specific dietary needs.
- Winter Feed: Scratch grain can be particularly useful during colder months when access to natural forage is limited. It can supplement the diet of free-range or backyard poultry by providing an additional source of energy and nutrition.
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